Search for dissertations about: "trauma ct"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the words trauma ct.

  2. 1. Trauma - Diagnostics and Triage

    Author : Fredrik Linder; Kevin Mani; Hampus Eklöf; Claes Juhlin; Martin Björck; Pål Aksel Naess; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; wounds and injuries; trauma; triage; whole body computed tomography in trauma; compliance; radiation exposure; CT; radiation safety; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Trauma is a leading cause of death worldwide and it reduces years of productive life and leads to disability. Effective trauma care relies on triage, which aims to ration the use of fine resources to patients with the greatest needs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Bicycle trauma and it‘s consequences

    Author : Evelyne Zibung Hofmann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The popularity to ride a bicycle is increasing worldwide and significant political efforts are made to promote cycling. To bike to work is generally seen as a health-conscious and environment friendly way of commuting. Bicyclists, however, are vulnerable road users and in a crash, the risk of injury is substantial. READ MORE

  5. 3. Influence of The Education and Training of Prehospital Medical Crews on Measures of Performance and Patient Outcomes

    Author : Hans Blomberg; Rolf Gedeborg; Jakob Johansson; Karl Michaelsson; Eldar Søreide; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ambulance; prehospital; education; CPR; stroke; trauma; outcome;

    Abstract : Prehospital care has developed dramatically the last decades with the implementation of new devices and educational concepts. Clinical decisions and treatments have moved out from the hospitals to the prehospital setting. In Sweden this has been accompanied by an increase in the level of competence, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 4. Surgical Management of Rib Fractures Following Trauma

    Author : Eva Corina Caragounis; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mechanism of Injury; Rib Fracture; Flail chest; Surgery; Mechanical Ventilator; Lung Function; Pain; Quality of Life;

    Abstract : Background: Surgical management of chest wall injuries has received increasing attention in recent years. The aim of this thesis was to study the mechanism of injury (MOI) in relation to chest wall injury patterns and short- and long-term outcome of surgery in patients with multiple rib fractures and unstable thoracic cage injuries. READ MORE

  7. 5. Imaging of hip trauma - occult, suspect and concomitant fractures

    Author : David Collin; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip fractures; Occult; Pelvic; Radiography; Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Observer variation;

    Abstract : Background: Between one and nine percent of all hip fractures are occult or suspect and further examinations with computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are vital for further handling. Statistically robust conclusions have not been previously reported. READ MORE